A MUM who earned second place in a national awards ceremony for weight loss success appeared on the small screen last week.

Rachel O'Hara, from Woolston, was rewarded for her remarkable efforts in shedding 7st 4lb when she scooped second place in the national Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Slimmer of the Year 2002 Awards. But at the glittering awards ceremony, which were held in London earlier this year, a surprised Rosemary Conley became the star of the BBC programme This Is Your Life, when Michael Aspel walked in clutching the renowned big red book. And Rachel had a walk-on part in the final programme, which was screened on Friday.